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KT18 5 area guide

Who lives in KT18 5, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Epsom and Ewell
Region
South East
Population
22,777 (2024)
At a glance

What KT18 5 is like

The KT18 5 postcode sector in Epsom and Ewell covers 222 live postcodes and is home to about 22,777 people across 14 census neighbourhoods. 70.8% of households own their home, 18.6% rent privately and 9.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 45–49, and 57.6% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in KT18 5 sold for a median of £592,500 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How KT18 5 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
8.4/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
6/ 10

Around the middle — 27.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£592,500

Median over 84 sales in KT18 5, +14.5% on the year before.

TransportMore
6.3/ 10

Very good — 2 stations within a mile, 14 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
75%

of 4 rated schools in KT18 5 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£74,240

Average a year, before tax — higher than 89% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.4 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  2. 02
    Prices risingPositive

    The median sale price in KT18 5 is up 14.5% on the year before.

  3. 03
    An older population

    20.8% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.

  4. 04
    Well connectedPositive

    2 stations within a mile and 14 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

  5. 05
    Mostly owner-occupied

    70.8% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.

Questions

KT18 5 FAQs

01
Is KT18 5 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.4 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 27.9 per 1,000 people a year, band 6 of 10 nationally. 75% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 6.3 out of 10 (very good).
02
How much does a house cost in KT18 5?

The median sale price over the last year was £592,500.

Homes in KT18 5 sold for a median of £592,500 across 84 sales in the year to August 2026, +14.5% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is KT18 5 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 27.9 offences per 1,000 people a year around KT18 5, broadly in line with the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 6 of 10.
04
Who lives in KT18 5?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 45–49, at 7.4% of residents. 70.8% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (35.9%).
05
Which council covers KT18 5?

KT18 5 is in Epsom and Ewell.

KT18 5 is in Epsom and Ewell, in South East. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is KT18 5?

Connectivity scores 6.3 out of 10.

There are 14 bus stops within 800m and 2 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 6.3 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Epsom Downs Rail Station, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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